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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,684.68, 22,025.40 and 14,356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,684.68, 22,025.40 and 14,356.36 is: 21,532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,684.68 : 22,025.40 = 14,356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,684.68/22,025.40 = 14,356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,684.68x = 22,025.40 × 14,356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,684.68x = 316,204,571.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,204,571.54/14,684.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,532.96

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